MOON - NE CORNER

24th October 2002 - 04:38

NE corner of the moon showing Mare Serenitatis (Sea of Serenity) and one of the largest lunar seas Mare Tranquillitatis (Sea of Tranquillity). The Sea of Tranquillity measures approximately 425 miles X 425 miles and is famous for the landing site of the Apollo 11 lunar module, the first crewed vehicle to land on the moon (20th July 1969).